G.W. Carver Elementary

salem.k12.va.us/gwc/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G.W. Carver Elementary School, located in Salem, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Salem City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in the early grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personalized instruction, the faculty aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for future success in the Salem school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, G.W. Carver Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the development of character. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Salem area to create a collaborative culture that nurtures student growth. With a focus on modern teaching practices and a dedication to student well-being, the school serves as a cornerstone for the local community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

432

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G.W. Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	29
Black	111
Asian	12
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	3

White
267 (61.8 %)
Black
111 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-2492
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/gwc/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 83